Piracy · event

Increased piracy activity is expected for the next 24-48 hours vicinity 00-29N 063-12E (approximately 1240…

2 messages · 2009-11-24 to 2009-12-05

status: closed 2009-12-05 09:59Z
opened: 2009-11-24 15:38Z
sea: Indian Ocean
position: 0.483, 63.200
joined by: proximity (same type, same sea, within 30 nm and 30 days)
key: piracy:HYDROPAC-2188/2009

Timeline · 2 messages, oldest first

HYDROPAC 2188/092009-11-24 15:38Z → cancelled 2009-11-28 11:17Z (archive)

A merchant vessel reported coming under fire in 00-29N 063-12E at 241307Z nov (approximately 554 miles…

A MERCHANT VESSEL REPORTED COMING UNDER FIRE IN
00-29N 063-12E AT 241307Z NOV (APPROXIMATELY
554 MILES NORTHEAST OF PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES).
THE VESSEL WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED MEN ON BOARD A
SKIFF WHO FIRED SHOTS AT THE VESSEL'S WHEELHOUSE AND
ACCOMMODATION. MARINERS ARE WARNED TO STAY CLEAR OF
THIS AREA AS IT WILL REMAIN HIGH RISK FOR AT LEAST
THE NEXT 24-48 HOURS. WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED
TO REMAIN CONDUCIVE TO SMALL BOAT OPERATIONS DURING
THIS TIME. CAUTION ADVISED.

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HYDROPAC 2222/092009-11-28 04:24Z → cancelled 2009-12-05 09:59Z (archive)
Increased piracy activity is expected for the next 24-48 hours vicinity 00-29N 063-12E (approximately 1240…
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INCREASED PIRACY ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT 24-48 HOURS
VICINITY 00-29N 063-12E (APPROXIMATELY 1240 MILES EAST OF
MOGADISHU SOMALIA). CAUTION ADVISED.
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